Background
Curtis, Richard D. was born on September 11, 1942 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of William D. and Lucille M. Curtis.
Curtis, Richard D. was born on September 11, 1942 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of William D. and Lucille M. Curtis.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1964. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1978. Master of Business Administration, Indiana University, 1975.
Various engineering positions Pullman Standard Corporation, Chicago, engineering manager, 1964-1980. Director new car projects North America Car Corporation, 1980-1981. Manager mechanical engineering, general superintendent research and engineering Illinois Center Gulf, 1981-1984.
Vice president engineering Thrall Car Manufacturing Company, Chicago Heights, Illinois, since 1984.
Served with Ordinance Corps. United States Army, 1965-1967. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, National Society Professional Engineers, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Maureen D. Shriebak, January 27, 1973. Children: Diane, Brian, Suzanne.